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Starting and Stopping the Engine

GENERAL INFORMATION

IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING: Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high

temperatures in the engine and exhaust

system, creating the risk of fire or other

damage.

WARNING: Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other

dry ground cover. The emission system

heats up the engine compartment and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

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0 (off) - The ignition is off.

Note: When you switch the ignition off and

leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in

the ignition. This could cause your vehicle

battery to lose charge.

I (accessory) - Allows the electrical

accessories, such as the radio, to operate

while the engine is not running.

WARNING: Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic.

Always open the garage door before you

start the engine.

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this

position for too long. This could cause your

vehicle battery to lose charge.

II (on) - All electrical circuits are

operational and the warning lamps and

indicators illuminate.

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

III (start) - Cranks the engine.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle

may exhibit some unusual driving

KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)

characteristics for approximately 5 mi

(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is

because the engine management system

must realign itself with the engine. You

can disregard any unusual driving

Note: The system may not function if the

remote control is close to metal objects or

electronic devices, for example keys or a cell

phone.

characteristics during this period.

Note: A valid remote control must be

located inside your vehicle to switch the

ignition on and start your vehicle.

Note: If the remote remains motionless for

40 or more seconds you need to move the

remote for the passive entry feature to

function. If the remote remains motionless

for 8 or more hours you need to move the

remote for the push button start feature to

function.

The powertrain control system meets all

Canadian interference-causing equipment

standard requirements regulating the

impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing

the accelerator pedal before and during

operation. Only use the accelerator pedal

when you have difficulty starting the

engine.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Note: You can crank the engine for a total

Ignition Modes

of 60 seconds without the engine starting

before the starting system temporarily

disables. The 60 seconds does not have to

be all at once. For example, if you crank the

engine three times for 20 seconds each

time, without the engine starting, you

reached the 60-second time limit. A

message appears in the information display

alerting you that you exceeded the cranking

time. You cannot attempt to start the

engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15

minutes, you are limited to a 15-second

engine cranking time. You need to wait 60

minutes before you can crank the engine for

60 seconds again.

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The keyless starting system has three

modes:

Off: Turns the ignition off.

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

•

Make sure all occupants have fastened

their seatbelt.

•

Without applying the brake pedal,

press and release the button once

when the ignition is in the on mode, or

when your vehicle is running but is not

moving.

Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

On: All electrical circuits are operational

and the warning lamps and indicators

illuminate.

Make sure the transmission is in park

(P).

•

Switch the ignition on. For vehicles with

a keyless ignition, see the following

instructions.

•

Without applying the brake pedal,

press and release the button once.

Start: Starts your vehicle. The engine may

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully depress the brake pedal.

not start when your vehicle starts.

•

Press the brake pedal, and then press

the button for any length of time. An

indicator light on the button illuminates

when the ignition is on and when your

vehicle starts.

2. Turn the key to the start position to

start the engine.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE

Note: If you cannot start the engine on the

first try, wait for a short period and try again.

When you start the engine, the idle speed

increases. This helps to warm up the

engine. If the engine idle speed does not

slow down automatically, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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